Physics lab instructor Scott Shelley has been to every country except one. Find out where the world traveler still needs to go in "Chasing 193." Those who have explored outer space can thank Easton-based Acopian Technical Co. and its three generations of Lafayette alumni who have helped to power NASA’s Mission Control Centers for decades. Moonshots apply to research, too, as Kellyann Niotis ’12 is boldly rethinking how we detect Alzheimer’s in the cover story, "Sending a Signal." Also in the summer issue, read about Bicentennial events kicking off this fall, and get in the spirit with special merchandise designed by Abercrombie & Fitch. (Full details at lafayette.edu/bicentennial.) As Lafayette strategically prepares to move into its third century, President Nicole Hurd catches up with Fran Della Badia ’91, president of Lafayette’s Alumni Association, to talk about the momentum of the College on p. 5.-
In good spirits
Catching up with sommelier and professional wine consultant Carrie Lyn Strong ’99 on tastes and trends.
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Once a Pard, always home
A look at some of 50-plus events that set the scene during Reunion 2025.
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Wash, rinse, spin
Student-led project SpaceOna leaves a laundry room legacy by monitoring the availability of washing machines.
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Center of immersion
Before he retired, Prof. Art Kney takes one more memorable trip with student engineers to Bonn, Germany.
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Easton to the stars
A small company run by three generations of Lafayette alumni has had an enormous impact on space exploration.
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Sending a signal
Could simple blood tests give doctors new ways to detect and treat severe diseases like Alzheimer’s?
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Chasing 193
Physics Department’s Scott Shelley is one nation away from visiting all countries recognized by the United Nations.
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Marquis Mission
Kelvin Serem ’17 has made the Blair Serem School in his village of Kibargoiyet, Kenya, his life’s work.
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Applied science
Through biomarkers, Spencer Keene ’14 is working to improve risk assessments for cardiovascular disease.
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Rising to the challenge
Student-athlete and aspiring physician Tyler Roberts ’25 is Lafayette’s 2025 Pepper Prize winner.
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In the black
Getting to know some of the top ways marketers can bring in profits for their brands.
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Close up with The Class
PBS docuseries executive produced by President Hurd follows high schoolers navigating the college search.
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Lehigh Valley arts survey looking for feedback
The Arts at Lafayette has partnered on a regional patron survey and wants your help!
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New tradition unlocked
The Cord and Sword Ceremony is a new spring tradition for Pepper Prize finalists.
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The Marquis opens
The Marquis, a luxury apartment community, has opened in downtown Easton.
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Facing Lafayette
Explore paintings, sculptures, and prints of the Marquis de Lafayette, and the myths around him, at the Williams Center Gallery.
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Lacrosse accolades
Recapping a banner season for the men’s lacrosse program and attackman Riley Sullivan ’25.
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App alert
A group of Pards created an app called Locava that’s based on favorite local spots.
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Steel bridge takes second
The Lafayette Steel Bridge team took second place at the National Student Steel Bridge Competition in May.
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CIO announced
David Lifka joined the College on Aug. 1 as Lafayette’s new Chief Information Officer.
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Regional events set
Lafayette will begin rolling out Bicentennial events for alumni and friends across the country, and you’re invited.
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VP for Advancement named
Sean Scanlon has been hired as Lafayette’s Vice President for Advancement.
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Bicentennial kickoff news
The Bicentennial Kickoff and Fall Weekend celebration is Sept. 26-28, 2025 and you’re invited! Over three days, you’ll be able to visit open classes, sign up for walking campus tours, enjoy a full itinerary of…
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Well-built connections
Advice from Gretchen Koback Pursel ’95, the Chief People Officer of luxury fitness giant Equinox.
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Systems thinking
This required course for an integrative engineering degree is all about how things work together.
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Active duty
Emma Elmen ’25 reflects on her time as a student-athlete and ROTC cadet at Lafayette.
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The art of engineering
When an engineering thesis project hit a snag, a turn to the arts campus revealed a solution.
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Lafayette Outdoors Society
The Lafayette Outdoors Society is the go-to club for students looking to connect with the natural world.
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Outsized impact
President Nicole Hurd catches up with Fran Della Badia ’91, president of Lafayette’s Alumni Association.
